I just finished my junior year of high school and with college application deadlines looming in the near future, I am trying to decide where to apply. I want to major in computer science and minor in business. The idea of studying overseas is extremely exciting to me. I absolutely love traveling, trying new things and adapting to new settings.
According to US News & World Report, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is ranked #9 in the world for Computer Science Universities. Upon learning that HKUST teaches in English, I became enthralled with the prospect of attending.
I would like to know if anyone (especially women) from the US, Canada, Britain, etc. is going/has gone to HKUST and what their experience is/was like? As a girl, would there be any social stigmas? What would the student lifestyle be like? More importantly, what would the opportunities for internships and then job prospects after graduation be like?
As a dyslexic student, I have concern regarding the help that would be available. Does the school have any adaptive services/academic support?
I realize that I may have a romanticized idea about what I imagine the experience to be like and would greatly appreciate any and all insight.
Thank you in advance!